About This Course

We live in the most disruptive time in human history. Even the best minds are unable to predict the changes just a few years out. But change will happen. Will you choose to be part of the revolution or will you and your career be run over by it? Disruptive innovative thinking is widely viewed to be the most valuable commodity in today’s business world. There is a constant need to upend the norms and implement new, fresh and creative ideas. This course introduces you to disruptive innovative thinking; gives examples of disruptive companies; reveals why many companies suffer harmful disruption; lists the characteristics of a disruptive innovative thinker; identifies actions your company can pursue to spur disruptive innovation; and so much more. Earn 3.5 PDUs as you learn how to prepare for a successful disruptive ride ahead. Better to be the disruptor than the disrupted!

This course is also available in the PDU Passport, our all-access pass to every InSite PDU course.

Outline: 

• Definitions of disruptive thinking and disruptive innovation
• Examples of companies that have implemented disruptive innovation
• Why companies get disrupted
• How to support your team while practicing disruptive innovation
• Actions your company can pursue to spur disruptive innovative thinking
• Steps in the search for disruptive innovation

• The 10X Rule

Takeaways:

• Answers to frequently asked questions regarding disruptive innovative thinking
• An exercise
• Several summary takeaway sheets to reference back in the office
• Course quiz
• Certificate of Completion

Target Audience:

Anyone who is affected by disruptive innovative thinking including any working professionals who need to learn about disruptive thinking and protect their jobs and companies through disruptive innovations. Management and senior management would also benefit from this course.

Outcome: 3.50 Professional Development Units (PDUs) that can be applied towards the following certifications: PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, PMI-BA, PMI-RMP, and PMI-SP.

This course also qualifies for HR recertifications credits. Click here to take the HR version of the course to receive credits approved through HRCI and SHRM.

Author: Neal Whitten